Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · 9 hours ago
Senior Service Activities Coordinator
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is seeking a Senior Service Activities Coordinator responsible for developing and overseeing recreational and cultural activities for elder community members. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing various programs and services aimed at enhancing the well-being of seniors in the community.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements a variety of community and human service programs events for senior citizens in the Muckleshoot Tribal community
Drive a commercial vehicle with air brakes
Maintain strict confidentiality
Plan and coordinate travel arrangements
Administer medications while on trips or in case of emergency
Organizes and supervises classes, workshops and activities for senior adults
Surveys the interests and needs of seniors in the community; relays this information to program management to assist in program development
Prepares for publication a variety of brochures, calendars, newsletters, posters, news releases, flyers and related communications regarding senior programs
Responds, in person or on the telephone, to inquiries about senior services, events, and activities
Provides information and referral services for a variety of social services available to senior citizens within the community
Drives a van to provide transportation services for seniors for field trips and other excursions
Prepares and maintains related records and other documents, as required
Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in recreation, geriatrics, social services or a closely related field
Three (3) years of combined relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of the Associate's degree
One (1) year of experience working with seniors
A valid Washington State commercial driver's license (CDL)
First Aid and CPR certification are required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe
Operating a personal computer, including word processing, Publisher, Excel and other applicable software; office equipment (fax/copy machine, mail/stamp machine)
Operating commercial vehicles with air brakes as well as other tribal vehicles
Data entry
Operating a chair lift
Developing, coordinating and directing varied activities involved in a community seniors program
Phone etiquette for reservations
Organization and time management
Customer service skills
Interpersonal and human relations
Cultural crafts
Be creative, crafts/production
Monitor and track stats
Communicate with the community and outside personnel, as well as, other organizations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, Tribal and community leaders, Tribal members, and general public
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Do presentations to small or large groups
Work independently and/or with supervisor, at all times
Receive direct instruction
Act in a professional manner in attitude and performance
Equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program
Senior recreation philosophy, planning and administration
Surrounding area tribes and reservations
Medical terminology (i.e. handicap assistance, etc.)
Cultural crafts
Current and valid Washington state driver's license